Unitarian Universalist

February 12, 2004

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Petoskey will meet Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. in the lower level of the Petoskey Public Library on Mitchell Street. (Use the entrance off the parking lot at the back of the building.) "Universal Quest" is the topic, led by Patty Clark. A video titled "Being in Joy" will be shown, highlighting the life of Prem Rawat, a Maharaji from India. In it, he shows people how to access their inner selves.

Coffee and refreshments follow. Call 516-0094 for information or transportation.

Preceding this service, an intergenerational education session will be held at 9:30 a.m. also in the lower level of the library. "Caring for All" will be led by Mary Johnson and is from Principle 2 in the UU tradition which is Justice, Equity and Compassion in human relations.

A book discussion group will meet for the second session covering Karen Armstrong's book "A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam" at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 7. Chapters 5, 6 and 7will be discussed. Call 526-4390 if you are interested in participating.

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Regular meetings are held on the first and third Sundays of the month as well as "fifth Sundays." The next meeting is a fifth Sunday, Feb. 29, which will be a potluck.

HARBOR SPRINGS - Shepherd in the Pines Lutheran Church of Harbor Springs holds worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Blackbird Elementary School on Lake Street. The service will be conducted by vicar Thom Garrison with Marti Krusell on keyboard and Randy Marquardt on guitar. Sunday school for children is held during the service. Adult Bible study is held at 9 a.m. and is studying the Letter to the Galatians. A time for fellowship and refreshments follow the service. All are welcome.

First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City

BOYNE CITY - The First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City will serve a pancake breakfast 8 a..m-noon Saturday, Feb. 14, at the church located at 301 South Park St. in Boyne City. The cost is by donation. All funds raised are going toward equipping the kitchen. Pancakes, breakfast meats, juice and coffee will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call 582-7983.

Stutsmanville Chapel

HARBOR SPRINGS - The congregation of Stutsmanville Chapel is currently involved in a renewal and growth campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. Approximately 700 people are reading the New York Times best selling book, "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, and are also meeting together in homes in 45 adult small groups and another dozen youth small groups to study answers to the question: "What on earth am I here for?" Middle school youth groups meet Sundays at 4:30 p.m. and high school groups are at 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Ed Warner will speak on "Fellowship: You Were Formed for God's Family," during the 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, worship services. Also, there will be drama, a variety of worship music and a personal presentation on seeking God's purposes by a member of the congregation.

The children and youth are also studying the "Purpose Driven Life in Sunday School" at 9:30 a.m. and in children's church at 11a.m.

A special "Ministry and Missions Fair" will be held on Sunday, Feb. 29, as part of the 40 Days of Purpose campaign and a Celebration Sunday with one combined service is planned for March 14 at the Harbor Springs Middle School gymnasium.

Greensky Hill United Methodist Church

CHARLEVOIX - Greensky Hill United Methodist Church is having its regular morning service at 9 a.m. Sunday Feb. 15. Pastor Geri Litchfield will be preaching. Fellowship hour follows the service in Susan Hall. Sunday school is held during the service. The evening service begins at 5 p.m. and the Rev.Tom John will preach. Soup and sandwiches follow. Greensky is located 1/2 mile from the Boyne City Road on Old U.S. 31 North. Everyone is welcome at all services.

Alanson , Harbor Springs United Methodist Church

Alanson and Harbor Springs United Methodist Churches will worship at 9 a.m. in Alanson and 11 a.m at Harbor Springs on Sunday, Feb. 15. Pastor Kathy Cadarette will present the sermon "Dream On" based on the scripture Luke 6:17-26. Alanson United Methodist Church will honor its Boy Scout troop with Boy Scout Sunday. Scouts from the Alanson troop will serve at greeters, ushers and liturgists during the worship service. Alanson United Methodist Church has Bible study on Thursdays at 3 p.m. and Harbor Springs has Wednesday morning studies at both 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.